Stu Pedasso
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- Jun 27, 2007
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Hello,
Got out this morning after a bit of a detecting drought. I hit a virgin to me empty city lot. I found a few pennies and dimes, the oldest a 40s wheat back. On the way home I saw they had torn out a stretch of cobbled street in town. I had heard of other fellows having good luck under old streets and sidewalks.
I really didn't think there would be much. The exposed gravel that was under the cobble looked too new. I still swung on. About 45 seconds into it, I got a strong, 1.5" deep signal. I picked apart the clumps and found a small disc. I brushed it off a bit and saw the faint outline of a head and the encompassing stars. I knew it was good. I couldn't wait to get home and clean it up. It is an 1833 half dime. My oldest coin and first bust styled coin. It is not in the best of shape. It is pretty crusty and has been holed.
I also ended up finding what appears to be a large cent and a nickle. Both are very encrusted and will be soaking for a long time. Also, I found a very neat wrought copper coat hook.
Thanks,
Stu
Got out this morning after a bit of a detecting drought. I hit a virgin to me empty city lot. I found a few pennies and dimes, the oldest a 40s wheat back. On the way home I saw they had torn out a stretch of cobbled street in town. I had heard of other fellows having good luck under old streets and sidewalks.
I really didn't think there would be much. The exposed gravel that was under the cobble looked too new. I still swung on. About 45 seconds into it, I got a strong, 1.5" deep signal. I picked apart the clumps and found a small disc. I brushed it off a bit and saw the faint outline of a head and the encompassing stars. I knew it was good. I couldn't wait to get home and clean it up. It is an 1833 half dime. My oldest coin and first bust styled coin. It is not in the best of shape. It is pretty crusty and has been holed.
I also ended up finding what appears to be a large cent and a nickle. Both are very encrusted and will be soaking for a long time. Also, I found a very neat wrought copper coat hook.
Thanks,
Stu
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